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Bushenyi
Police in Bushenyi District are actively investigating the suspected murder of a 50-year-old woman, following a violent family dispute. According to police, the deceased, Kamadara Jenerous, a resident of Kikamba Village in Kyamuhunga Sub-county, was allegedly assaulted by her nephew Twijukye Moses (30), together with Kyokunda Evaline (36) and Matungo Rhodas (41), all residents of the same area.
The incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2025, in Bugongo Village, Kabingo Parish. Kamadara, who was returning from an after-party, was reportedly beaten unconscious by the trio and rushed to St. Daniel Komboni Hospital, where she later died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Acting Greater Bushenyi Sub-region Police Spokesperson SP Apollo Tayebwa confirmed the identities of the suspects, noting that Matungo Rhodas and Kyokunda Evaline have been arrested and are in custody. Meanwhile, Twijukye Moses remains at large as efforts to apprehend him continue.
Police are awaiting a postmortem report from the hospital mortuary to establish the exact cause of death.
SP Tayebwa urged residents to desist from mob justice and instead resolve disputes through lawful means.
“We appeal to the public to always use legal avenues to resolve conflicts rather than resorting to violence,” he emphasized. Investigations are ongoing, and police have pledged to provide further updates as new information emerges.
Similar cases in Greater Bushenyi since May 2025
On March 19, 2025, the body of Vincent Kawesi (25), a student at Uganda Technical College–Kahaya, was discovered lying in a pool of blood along the Bushenyi–Mbarara highway in Kahaya Village.
Regional murder statistics
According to regional police figures, between February and April 2025, the Greater Bushenyi region—which covers Bushenyi, Sheema, Buhweju, Mitooma, and Rubirizi districts—recorded 22 murder cases, with Bushenyi District alone accounting for nine.
Although recent months have seen fewer high-profile cases reported, the figures reflect ongoing concerns over violent deaths in the region.
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